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=== Installing quick access methods ===
=== Installing quick access methods ===
Four methods to add the '''Command Prompt''' to your '''right-click menu'''.  
Four methods to add the '''Command Prompt''' to your '''right-click menu'''.  
<br>Works in both WinXP/Vista.
<br>Works for both WinXP/Vista.
==== Cmd Here Powertoy  ====
==== Cmd Here Powertoy  ====
There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds '''open command window here''' option to the folder's context menu.  
There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds '''open command window here''' option to the folder's context menu.  

Revision as of 17:57, 12 November 2007

A window displayed on the desktop used to interface with the MS-DOS operating system. MS-DOS commands are typed at an entry point identified by a blinking cursor.

Useage

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List of tools where you'd use the CP

Opening

List of methods to open a command prompt window.


Installing quick access methods

Four methods to add the Command Prompt to your right-click menu.
Works for both WinXP/Vista.

Cmd Here Powertoy

There is a small utility from Microsoft that adds open command window here option to the folder's context menu.

Just install: Cmd Here Powertoy

Method 2

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  • Open Notepad.exe.
  • Copy and paste in the following text -
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt:"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\Command]
@="cmd.exe /k cd %1"
  • Save the text file as addprompt.reg
  • Double-click on the addprompt.reg file you just saved.
    Note - This will modify the registry. Your anti-virus software might ask you to confirm the registry change. It is safe to allow it.

Method 3

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Method 4

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Prompt

Command Prompt

Error Codes

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External links

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